Tools Required
• | J 45101
Hub and Wheel Runout Gage |
• | J 42640
Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin |
- Elevate the left front of the vehicle and install suitable vehicle support maintaining contact between the right front tire/wheel assembly and the shop floor.
- Position the wheels in a straight-ahead position and install anti-rotation pin
J 42640
.
- Install a dial indicator between the steering linkage outer tie rod and the steering knuckle as shown and push slowly inward with one hand to remove the
lash.
- Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward on the tire, and note the amount of movement in the joint.
The movement should not exceed 1.0 mm (0.039 in).
- Install the dial indicator between the steering linkage outer tie rod and the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and attach the other end to the relay rod
as shown and push slowly inward on the tire with one hand to remove the lash.
- Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward, and note the amount of movement in the joint.
The movement should not exceed 1.0 mm (0.039 in).
- Install the dial indicator between the pitman arm and the relay rod as shown and push slowly inward on the tire with one hand to remove the lash.
- Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward, and note the amount of movement in the joint.
The movement should not exceed 1.0 mm (0.039 in).
- Elevate the right front of vehicle and install a suitable vehicle support maintaining contact between the left front tire/wheel assembly and the shop floor.
- Install a dial indicator between the steering linkage outer tie rod and the steering knuckle as shown and push slowly inward with one hand to remove the
lash.
- Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward, and note the amount of movement in the joint.
The movement should not exceed 1.0 mm (0.039 in).
- Install the dial indicator between the steering linkage outer tie rod end and the relay rod as shown and push slowly inward with one hand to remove the
lash.
- Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward, and note the amount of movement in the joint.
The movement should not exceed 1.0 mm (0.039 in).